Ways to Show Your Gratitude and Support for Church Workers
Let’s recognize our LCMS church workers for all they do in service to Christ and His church, day after day and year after year.
‘The Worker Is Worthy of His Hire’ – Bible study
Discover what the Bible teaches about supporting pastors, stewardship, generosity, and faithful congregational care for church workers.
‘Markers of a Well Church Worker’ — Discussion tool booklet
Discover practical, Scripture-based tools to strengthen spiritual, emotional, physical, and vocational wellness for pastors and church workers.
’10 Vital Conversations for Supporting Church Workers’ – Bible study
Explore 10 Scripture-based conversations that help congregations support church worker wellness, ministry health, and long-term resilience.
LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry — Visitation Education Program
The Lutheran Visitation Education program equips professional church workers with enhanced skills for visitation, integrating helpful caring techniques with the historic Lutheran approach to spiritual care.
LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry — Ecclesiastical Endorsement Process
The following information explains the process of applying for ecclesiastical endorsement and being called as a Specialized Care worker, and a code of ethics has been established for endorsed Specialized Care workers.
LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry — ‘Ecclesiastical Endorsement Standards and Procedures’
The manual provides a comprehensive framework for obtaining and maintaining the necessary levels of theological and ministerial competence to bring Word and Sacrament-centered care beyond the traditional congregational setting.